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Things you didn't know about Singapore's semiconductor industry!
Curious about what happens behind the scenes at a high-tech semiconductor fab? We spoke to polytechnic students who toured US semiconductor giant Micron’s cutting-edge facility. They shared what was most eye-opening for them and things they never knew about Singapore’s semiconductor industry (yes, it’s booming). Ready to dive deeper? Get the inside scoop from industry experts and find out more about the industry’s exciting career opportunities at the upcoming 2024 Semiconductor Awareness Days, taking place from August to November across eight polytechnics and universities. Learn more at https://go.gov.sg/ssia2024

Talking Business with Sami Jauhiainen, VP of Neste
Your next plane ride on Singapore Airlines or Scoot could be powered by used cooking oil! ✈ Finnish energy giant Neste operates the world’s largest refinery for #sustainable #aviation fuel (SAF) in #Singapore, in terms of capacity. Made from 100% renewable waste and residue oils and fats such as used cooking oil, SAF in its unblended form can reduce greenhouse gas emissions from flying by up to 80% when compared with conventional jet fuel. After its first investment in Singapore in 2007, Neste established its APAC Innovation Center in 2023 to pursue innovation and R&D in renewable and circular solutions. Today, Neste employs more than 450 employees in Singapore. Working closely with local partners, it has established an integrated supply chain that links the refinery directly to Singapore's Changi Airport – with Singapore Airlines and Scoot now using Neste’s SAF produced in Singapore. For Neste, the Singapore government’s commitment to tackling climate change, as seen through the Sustainable Air Hub Blueprint, plays a key role in driving demand for greener fuels. This contributes to the long-term, sustainable growth of the aviation sector, while creating good jobs for Singaporeans. Watch to find out how Neste is shaping the future of air travel from Singapore.

Happy 59th birthday, Singapore!
Happy 59th birthday, Singapore 🇸🇬 EDB wishes our fellow Singaporeans, friends and partners a very Happy National Day! #NDP2024 #SG59

Meet Trevor Wong, Electro Acoustic Design Engineer at WSAudiology
#DidYouKnow that one in 10 contact lenses used globally is made in #Singapore? 👀 With a manufacturing output of S$19b in 2022, Singapore’s growing #MedTech sector is a key pillar of our healthcare industry. The more than 400 MedTech companies here employ over 16,000 workers in regional headquarters, advanced manufacturing, R&D and innovation roles. They offer exciting opportunities for Singaporeans to innovate and make an impact on healthcare in Asia and global markets. One example is Trevor Wong, an Electro Acoustic Design Engineer who helps to design innovative hearing aid devices and solutions for patients with hearing loss. Watch his video interview to learn more about what he does. The companies in Singapore’s thriving MedTech sector include French ophthalmic optics company EssilorLuxottica, German cardiovascular technology company BIOTRONIK, Danish hearing aids manufacturer WS Audiology and German microscope manufacturing company Leica Microsystems. Learn about the prospects in Singapore’s MedTech sector and the interesting work global companies are doing here, offering Singaporeans diverse pathways for career growth: https://www.edb.gov.sg/en/business-insights/insights/singapores-medtech-sector-and-locally-made-medical-devices-punching-above-their-weight.html?cid=soc-fb-na_na-bau-cotnt-202407-sg-lp:mt:na:hc:at:na:sy&utm_medium=soc&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=bau_edb_content_nana_singapore_202407&utm_content=linkpost-medicaltechnology-notapplicable-healthcare-article-notapplicable-syndicated&source=0

RRSA's growth in Singapore over the past 50 years
When Rolls-Royce Solutions Asia marked its 50th anniversary in May, we featured three Singaporeans who spoke about their career journeys with the power system solutions provider. Ravi Nithinathan, Alex Lin and Jessica Lim are among Rolls-Royce Solutions Asia's 300-strong Singapore talent pool, helping the company to lead the expertise in sales, engineering and service for its mtu product portfolio across APAC. Giovanni Spadaro, President of Global Markets Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG and Managing Director of Rolls-Royce Solutions Asia, spoke to us about the company's presence and priorities here. Watch the video to hear from him on why Singapore will remain Rolls-Royce Solutions Asia’s hub for the region.

Former IBM Chairman and CEO Ginni Rometty on Singapore
For former IBM Chairman and CEO Ginni Rometty, Singapore’s SkillsFuture SG initiative sends the message that regardless of age, we have to keep building, changing and growing our skills. Ginni, a member of EDB’s International Advisory Council, praises Singapore’s “inclusive nature” and culture for the higher percentage of women working in tech here versus the global average. But ensuring that women serve on corporate boards is another challenge to resolve, she says, and to do that, there needs to be an effort at “the highest levels to keep women [in the workforce] – or help them get back into the workforce”. Watch the full video to hear more. Read the Q&A here: https://www.edb.gov.sg/en/business-insights/insights/ibms-former-chief-ginni-rometty-why-singapore-stands-out-as-a-global-business-hub.html?cid=soc-fb-ginniromettyinterview-bau-cotnt-202407-nil-vi:ge:na:tech:at:na:or&utm_medium=soc&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=bau_edb_content_ginniromettyinterview_nil_202407&utm_content=video-general-notapplicable-technology-article-notapplicable-original&source=na

L'Oréal Groupe has just launched its Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Programme for the South Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa (SAPMENA) region! Described as the biggest open innovation competition for the beauty sector, the competition is open to startups developing innovative solutions that leverage data and tech to improve the consumer experience. The SAPMENA region, which includes Singapore, is home to 3 billion people or 40% of the population. It comprises many of the world’s fastest-growing markets and has a strong digital culture, offering opportunities in e-commerce and social commerce. The top three winners will be given a chance to develop their innovations through a funded commercial pilot and year-long mentorship programme with senior executives from L’Oréal and programme partners including Accenture, Google and Meta. Read more about why L’Oréal is orchestrating the programme from Singapore and how to participate in the competition: https://go.gov.sg/edbnews280524fb

Schneider Electric's SME Kickstarter Decarbonisation Programme
Embracing #sustainability can be daunting for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In Singapore, Schneider Electric, is helping local enterprises reduce carbon emissions through a three-year mentorship initiative. The SME Kickstarter Decarbonisation Programme, supported by the Enterprise Sustainability Programme by Enterprise Singapore, offers a clear methodology and roadmap for SMEs to become more energy and carbon-efficient. Hear from Schneider Electric CEO Jean-Pascal Tricoire on why the programme is important to the company, and how MNCs and SMEs can collaborate to achieve business and sustainability goals. Find out more about the SME Kickstarter Decarbonisation Programme here: https://go.gov.sg/smekickstarterprogramme #MatchMadeInSingapore

Talking Business with Eric Monzon, VP & GM of Edwards Lifesciences
2 million heart valves, made proudly in #Singapore. American MNC Edwards Lifesciences, one of the world’s leading heart valve manufacturers, celebrated this incredible milestone in Singapore this month. The Singapore facility is the first of Edwards Lifesciences’ global network of heart valve manufacturing plants to achieve this milestone! As heart valves control blood flow within the heart, damaged heart valve tissue could potentially lead to serious complications. Edwards Lifesciences’ products help patients facing cardiovascular disease and critical illness. The company began operations in Singapore in 2005, and today employs over 2,000 people across manufacturing, commercial supply chain and innovation activities here. 98% of its professionals, supervisors and technicians in its Singapore team are locals. Hear from Eric Monzon, Vice President and General Manager, Edwards Lifesciences Singapore, about how the company is saving and improving lives of patients with structural heart disease from Singapore, one heart valve at a time. #MedTech #innovation

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri!
Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri! EDB wishes all our Muslim partners and friends a joyous and blessed celebration.

The Winning Formula: GlobalFoundries x Forefront AM
A match made in … Singapore 🇸🇬 . Local additive manufacturing SME Forefront AM has been working with GlobalFoundries, the world’s third-largest chipmaker, to scale up its capabilities in additive manufacturing. Forefront uses advanced 3D printing technology to repair several of GlobalFoundries’ high-value semiconductor #manufacturing tools. With innovative enhancements to its capabilities, Forefront now serves companies in other industries besides semiconductors, including the MedTech sector. EDB and Enterprise Singapore, together with agencies and industry partners such as Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and NAMIC continue to facilitate such collaborations between large multinational corporations and Singapore enterprises within our local ecosystem. Hear from the Forefront AM and GlobalFoundries‘ teams on how their companies have benefited from this partnership. #MatchMadeInSG

Talking business with Emily Tan, CEO of Thales in Singapore
Talking business with Emily Tan, CEO of Thales in #Singapore 🚀 From R&D activities to smart #manufacturing in sectors that encompass #Aerospace, Defence and Digital Identity & Security, the French MNC has grown its presence in Singapore over the past 50 years. Today, there are about 2,000 employees in Singapore with over 500 engineers working in innovation and research at Thales’ key operations in Singapore, such as: ✔️ Its largest avionics maintenance and repair centre globally. ✔️ Its largest global site for digital identity and security, where credit card chips are produced and tech innovation is harnessed to safeguard user identity and finances. Singapore is a strategic location for Thales and the company has expanded its capabilities here with: 1) An Avionics Centre of Excellence to testbed new flight avionics products, Smart Factory 4.0 automation and digitalisation initiatives; and 2) A further investment in its existing Digital Identity & Security Engineering Competence Centre capabilities in Singapore, with a focus on Cybersecurity and Hardware and Embedded Software. Read more about Thales’ plans to strengthen its capabilities in Singapore: https://go.gov.sg/edbinsights210324fb How does Singapore help technology companies like Thales grow? Watch to find out.

Did you know? #Singapore is GE Aerospace’s largest location for engine component maintenance, repair and operations – accounting for more than 60 per cent of its global repair volumes and employing more than 2,000 people over three plants. Hear from Iain Rodger, Managing Director of GE Aerospace Singapore, about why Singapore is a crucial location for the business, and how the company continues to push the boundaries of #aerospace innovation in partnership with Singapore. More on GE Aerospace’s new Singapore Smart Factory: https://go.gov.sg/edbnews110324fb

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With over 130 players such as GE Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce, #Singapore is a leading air hub and solutions provider for aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) in Asia. Many of these companies provide interesting jobs for Singaporeans, such as data analysts, automation engineers and aircraft technicians. These are both for graduates and non-graduates who will get support to upskill. It’s no wonder then that Glory Wee, a senior vice president at EDB, has chosen these three words to capture the essence of Singapore’s vibrant #aerospace and #aviation ecosystems. Ambitious. Tenacious. Charming. Watch this video to hear from her. And watch this space for exciting updates from aerospace companies at the Singapore Airshow 2024. Interested to learn about the beginnings, rise and evolution of Singapore’s aviation and aerospace industries? Check out this new book by the Association of Aerospace Industries (Singapore): https://aais.org.sg/propel-launch/

EDB wishes all a happy and prosperous Lunar New Year! 🍊 🍊

Isdiyanah, Regional Smart Factory Leader at Schneider Electric
“By driving our smart factories to become more technologically advanced, my work here helps to raise the capabilities and competitiveness of Singapore’s manufacturing industry, which is a core part of Singapore’s economy.” 28-year-old Isdiyanah Dulkifli is a regional smart factory leader at Schneider Electric. The young Singaporean professional helps oversee the push for smart factory processes, including those using AI, across the region. Joining Schneider Electric’s Graduate Programme as a fresh graduate from NUS Business School, National University of Singapore, Isdiyanah had the opportunity for an attachment in Thailand, where she picked up automation and analytics skills on-the-job. “I had the opportunity to collaborate with global teams to address a range of challenges within the manufacturing line.” Today, Isdiyanah’s work requires her to collaborate with Schneider Electric sites across East Asia and Pacific. Global companies in #Singapore offer exciting jobs, global exposure, and varied learning opportunities for Singaporeans. Amid Southeast Asia’s energy transition, new roles in #sustainability will be available to Singaporean professionals like Isdiyanah, as businesses embark on #decarbonisation initiatives and seek out green economy opportunities in the region. #EDBYIR2023

Trevor Wong, Electro Acoustic Design Engineer at WSAudiology
Trevor Wong, 28 year old, Singaporean. He’s a musician and an artist on Spotify, and an electrical engineer in practice. “Sound is a huge part of my life, so being able to work on devices that provide wonderful sound for all is very meaningful to me.” As an engineer in the electro acoustic design team at WSAudiology, Trevor, who holds a Masters of Engineering from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, can marry his interest in music with his work. He’s responsible for optimising the acoustic performance of hearing aids to improve the quality of life for patients with hearing loss, including his grandfather’s. Global companies in Singapore offer numerous interesting and meaningful job opportunities. Trevor’s role in electro acoustic design is just one of the many. Hear from Trevor on how his career at WSAudiology blends engineering, creativity and purpose! #EDBYIR2023

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A carbon neutral world is within our reach – but we need to quickly turn ambition into action. EDP Renewables, Neste and Terrascope are not just dreaming about a brighter tomorrow; they are making it a reality with game-changing innovations developed in Singapore. Hear from Pedro Vasconcelos, Kenneth Lim and Maya Hari on how their businesses are powering a more sustainable future. Because here in Singapore, business is a force for good. #BusinessForGoodSG Discover the businesses partnering Singapore to drive positive change: https://go.gov.sg/edbinsights091123fb

How Singapore fits into Siemens' €2b global investment strategy
Siemens was the first German industrial company to set up a technical bureau in #Singapore, back in 1908. Today, the German #tech conglomerate is investing €200m (approx. S$290m) in a new high-tech “industrial metaverse manufacturing site” in Singapore, as part of a larger €2b global investment strategy. The company currently employs around 1,200 people in Singapore. Why is Singapore an important partner for Siemens? Hear from President and CEO Roland Busch: https://go.gov.sg/edbinsights290823fb

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We are now on Instagram! Follow us for exclusive interviews with global business leaders, nifty explainers on Singapore’s pro-business ecosystem and insights into Southeast Asia’s growth story: https://www.instagram.com/singapore_edb/ #manufacturing #tech #headquarters #sustainability #Singaporeans